Similar to London's world-famous "Button Queen" and New York's "Tender Buttons", De Knopenwinkel (The Button Shop) is one of the unique niche shops to be found in Amsterdam's '9 Streets' area. Here you will find an amazing collection of buttons in all colours, materials, shapes and sizes. Many shop here for buttons to compliment their favourite outfits. This delightful store on Herengracht canal has the feel of an art gallery and the business has expanded to incorporate much more than buttons. There is an interesting selection of vinyl records. One of the walls is adorned with Amsterdam scenery paintings by local artists and a delightful painting of the store by Moscow-based artist Anna Pavlova, some of whom's other works can be seen in De Knopenwinkel's exhibition space. There's a section dedicated to vintage clothing and fashion accessories galore, ranging from hand-made jewellery to belts and scarves, and Cambodian silk bags from Clair V to bags from the hill tribes of South East Asia. There's even a section for antique Chinese furniture.

Very unwelcoming place. We were immediately asked not to stay for too long although the shop was empty. The shop keeper was obviously annoyed that we came for only one special button. Never coming back.

There’s a lot of bad reviews from a year ago but when I went two kind ladies ran the shop. The store is a button, record, and vintage store. My mother and I found some great vintage clothes for a really good price. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for any clothing items or buttons

Very unique store filled with a beautiful assortiment. Specialty shop. Spacious set up, quite, relaxing.

I collect vintage jewelry and curiosities, and I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered this shop at Herengracht. Everything is quite reasonably priced and you can find unual pieces. The lady who works here is super nice, friendly and very kind to children (while usually the shop owners are not that happy with the young and curious visitors). We had a very pleasant visit, thank you.

The shop was completely deserted when I came in. I approached the (older) lady to say that I was looking for very specific buttons for my project and if she had any advice. All she had to say was ''all the metal buttons are over there''. Half the ''metal'' buttons were cheap plastic junk. My girlfriend agreed that the lady was very unhelpful as a salesperson. Wont recommend

I went into this store without any expectation and left with one of the most beautiful pieces (a beautiful vintage chronometer) I’ve ever seen anwhere. And to an absolutely reasonable priece even! Also a very nice person at the counter! Trurly a treasure chest worth visiting

I spent the day looking for buttons for my overcoat, and after walking and walking to several stores, this shop had what I was looking for. I found the collection of buttons to be far superior to other stores in the area. After finding the right buttons, they advised that I should go a size smaller. So I appreciate the help.

Got a great button for a coat. 🧥

I visited this shop to find some good alternative buttons to what's available on the high street in the UK and what a wonderful collection. It's a beautiful shop and has such a lovely spacious feeling. The extremely glamorous owner gave me enough space to have a good look at the stock. Sadly some of my favourite buttons were not available but I definitely made up for it by finding strong alternative options. The owner directed me to a local silk shop as I have been on the hunt for some specific silk. Visit this shop, buy something cool and sew it into your creations. What a beautiful shop and a very glamorous owner. Ignore the reviews about the lack of service, she was perfect, not too over bearing, knowledgeable and very Dutch.

Beautiful shop and the owner is very helpful in choosing the buttons.

Small thrift and button store. Kind of eclectic mix of antiques, clothes, and buttons for sewing. Not a huge selection of clothes or antiques but there are a lot of buttons!

Great shop, very friendly and helpful salesperson who quickly found perfectly matching buttons. Recommended!

Cosy shop with exlusive items in the most of beautiful canal of Amsterdam

Really a great selection of clothes! And the staff is super nice and friendly. There is also a whole section for vinyl records too. Lovely location and atmosphere.

Great shop. Love the collection and the mix of new and vintage. Also a very kind sales team

Friendly staff and a great collection of records and cd’s

Extremely rude and patronising shop keeper. She hurried me into buying something as she seemed too bothered by my presence and too urged to read her book. Never going back.